Pownal family endures cramped squalor in trailer housing
In Pownal, a large family of nine lacks running water and proper sanitation in a decrepit two bedroom trailer at the Ponderosa site. They rely on an open spring, a nonfunctional bathroom, and scarce electricity, while sharing space with four dogs and a cat. The situation highlights a regional shortage of low cost housing for large families amid harsh winter access.
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Pownal
Ponderosa
Bennington
Saudi King Khalid Urges Freeze on West Export Prices
King Khalid of Saudi Arabia called on industrial nations to freeze export prices and hinted at favoring oil-price rises only if not, signaling a flexible stance compared with Yamani. The remarks came ahead of an OPEC meeting and a planned Iran visit, amid Saudi hesitation to trigger shocks to the global economy.
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West
Teheran
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
New York Times
OPEC
Indonesia
The
Times
Riyadh
Ibraham Bakr
Crown Prince
Fahd
Het
Senate delays B-1 production decision until February
The Senate voted 44 to 37 to defer funding for the B-1 bomber until February 1, delaying a production go ahead. A 48 to 33 vote rejected a plan to end procurement, signaling mixed support while both chambers weigh the costly program and its jobs impact across states.
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Washington
Senate
Pentagon
John C. Culver
Iowa
George McGovern
Culver
Ford
Defense Department
Air Force
Congress
House
Senate Armed Services
Federation of American Scientists
Federation
BCRC delays five Route 7 betterment plans approval
The Bennington County Regional Commission unanimously votes to hold off on five Route 7 betterment projects totaling 707000 until the Vermont Transportation Agency reviews them with local officials. The move, led by Rep. Edwin Colvin, stems from concerns over lack of local involvement in project selection.
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Shaftsbury
Bennington County
BCRC
Bromley Mountain
Regional Commission
Pownal
Bennington
Harwood Hill
Bottom Hill
Ristan
John Simson
State Highway Department
Danby
Burlington
Bromley
West Mountain Inn
Richville Road
Manchester
Selectmen
Peru
Herbert Catlin
Inflation Edges Up 0.4 Percent in April
The Labor Department reports the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in April 1976 led by higher food prices, while services and nonfood items contributed smaller increases. CPI stands at 168.2, up 6.1 percent from a year earlier, with moderating overall inflation and mixed sector moves.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ford
Kennedy Denies Draft Run Rumors For 1980 Nomination
UPI reports Sen Edward Kennedy dismissed a New York Daily News account that he would accept a genuine draft or become Hubert Humphrey’s running mate. Kennedy spokesman Ed Martin called the story speculative and said his position remains unchanged he will not run or back a draft.
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New York
UPI
Edward M. Kennedy
New York Daily News
Massachusetts
Democrat
Hubert Hum- Kennedy
Ed Martin
Boston
Daily News
Martin
Kennedy
Teddy
Joan
Senate
Jimmy) Carter
Humphrey
Inside Local: regional libraries aid units and hospital ball
Page 3 highlights how regional libraries support local units and the hospital ball succeeds. Page 4 introduces Pete Horton repairing an old barn and Paul Malamud’s debut country column. Page 6–7 cover Merck Forest notes and Hughes heirs in Arlington. Page 9 reviews Missouri Breaks film. Page 10–11 MAU track win and rain disruption. Page 12 comic book treasure for $6,300.
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Pete Horton
Country Mouse
Paul Malamud
Merck Forest
Hughes
Ethan Allen
Remember Baker
Arlington
BCRC
Lake Paran
John Hubbard
Missouri
MAU
Springfield
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N.Y. Times News Service
Russ Garland
Commerce Department
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